Luka Modric has decided to play on for Croatia after the veteran captain helped his team to bronze at the Qatar World Cup.
That could mean Modric remains at the heart of the Croatia midfield at Euro 2024, by which time he will be approaching his 39th birthday.
Real Madrid playmaker Modric is not looking quite that far ahead for now, but crucially he has not ruled out extending his career for his country through to that point.
The first step for Modric will be a tilt with his country at the Nations League Finals in the Netherlands next year, with Croatia joined in that four-team tournament by the hosts, plus Italy and Spain.
Thrilled with another World Cup medal, after a silver four years ago in Russia, Modric told beIN SPORTS: This medal is very important…